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Saturday January 5, 2008

Singer Mariah Carey has blasted her infamous diva reputation.

The “One Sweet Day” singer – who has been regularly criticized for having seemingly diva-like habits, insists the label is completely unfair and untrue.

Mariah, 37, said: “I am baffled, shocked and appalled when I am called a diva. I’ve never done one diva-ish thing in my life. The actual definition of a diva is a woman who sings well.

“The secondary definition is a woman who is difficult to deal with. I hope I am the first, but I really don’t think I am the second. I don’t believe I am truly nasty and act in a bad way.”

She also revealed that she’s trying to reduce her carbon footprint by using eco-friendly light bulbs in her homes.

She added: “I try not to waste electricity or water. Someone told me about these new light bulbs that last for 10 years and use a fraction of the energy, so I ordered some. I hope to have my bill cut in half by next year.”